Castineman1779
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"Thanks for the Memories" "Peniobscor Expedition 1779 "Farewell until the Fall"
I first want to thank all of u that have visited my posts and had questions or comments about them. No I do not plan being AWOL again like in 2013 but after hunting this site now for my 23rd year ,and one of my best ever years for relics and coins , the weather is getting warmer, the mosquitoes, "Maine Bird" are now in Division size, black flies aplenty and ticks more active than last year. Time to relax, hit a few parks and enjoy life in my 71st year.
Yesterday decided it would be my last hunt and in about 5 hours scored but one piece of history from this battle. I am putting up this grapeshot of about 1 1/4 inches in size in the first pic. No it is not as exciting as a King George gold guinea, Broad Arrow British cannon ball , Regimental button or even that rare sectional bar shot piece but is pure history and American and from the first day's battle before the American's landed to Trask Rock to engage the British on the 28th of July 1779. Google "Trask Rock" Many of u may not know that this was one of maybe 25 iron grapeshot enclosed against a wood or iron spindle. When complete called a "Stand of Grape" . I have probably found well over 300 or these over the years and do not get tired of digging them. In fact made my own Stand of Grape for a 3 , 6 and 12 pounder from them. Here in pic two. They would have linen cloth over them and held in place by like a twine material. When fired from a cannon would spread out in a shotgun effect and are lethal at close range.
Over the years I have written for a well known treasure hunting mag 6 articles about my finds at this Rev WAr site. Found out if u have a passion for history u need not have any writing knowledge so encourage you folks to write about your finds , make a few dollars for gas money, and see in print your achivements. Need any help just ask . If u have become a student of history as I have about the "Penobscot Expedition and want to read any of mine feel free to message me. I will be surfing Tnet for what all u folks are finding out there and please be safe.
As a response to Casper's commends about a waterfall , a soldiers falling into it and loosing his musket and life not from this battle but possibly "The Arnold Expedition" 1775. By the way Casper I do like your quote " I try to hit where others can't or won't ". That is me and now part mountain Goat with hoofs to prove it. U folks again keep the good stuff coming . By the way on "Banner's " can anyone explain to me what that process is and how long it may take. Thanks for reading , Gary
I first want to thank all of u that have visited my posts and had questions or comments about them. No I do not plan being AWOL again like in 2013 but after hunting this site now for my 23rd year ,and one of my best ever years for relics and coins , the weather is getting warmer, the mosquitoes, "Maine Bird" are now in Division size, black flies aplenty and ticks more active than last year. Time to relax, hit a few parks and enjoy life in my 71st year.
Yesterday decided it would be my last hunt and in about 5 hours scored but one piece of history from this battle. I am putting up this grapeshot of about 1 1/4 inches in size in the first pic. No it is not as exciting as a King George gold guinea, Broad Arrow British cannon ball , Regimental button or even that rare sectional bar shot piece but is pure history and American and from the first day's battle before the American's landed to Trask Rock to engage the British on the 28th of July 1779. Google "Trask Rock" Many of u may not know that this was one of maybe 25 iron grapeshot enclosed against a wood or iron spindle. When complete called a "Stand of Grape" . I have probably found well over 300 or these over the years and do not get tired of digging them. In fact made my own Stand of Grape for a 3 , 6 and 12 pounder from them. Here in pic two. They would have linen cloth over them and held in place by like a twine material. When fired from a cannon would spread out in a shotgun effect and are lethal at close range.
Over the years I have written for a well known treasure hunting mag 6 articles about my finds at this Rev WAr site. Found out if u have a passion for history u need not have any writing knowledge so encourage you folks to write about your finds , make a few dollars for gas money, and see in print your achivements. Need any help just ask . If u have become a student of history as I have about the "Penobscot Expedition and want to read any of mine feel free to message me. I will be surfing Tnet for what all u folks are finding out there and please be safe.
As a response to Casper's commends about a waterfall , a soldiers falling into it and loosing his musket and life not from this battle but possibly "The Arnold Expedition" 1775. By the way Casper I do like your quote " I try to hit where others can't or won't ". That is me and now part mountain Goat with hoofs to prove it. U folks again keep the good stuff coming . By the way on "Banner's " can anyone explain to me what that process is and how long it may take. Thanks for reading , Gary
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